bachelor of arts in criminology in south africa 2024-2025

bachelor of arts in criminology in south africa 2024-2025

Criminalists research crime. To hold accused people accountable, they research the available evidence and the judicial processes.

Criminologists must be familiar with the legislation and the workings of the criminal justice system, including:

• The SA courts
• Police services
• Prisons
• Community-based correction centers, etc.

Some Criminologists may specialize in a particular field, for example:

• Research
• Victimology
• Corporate crime
• Juvenile crime etc

Many people or careers are involved in or support Criminologists:

• Researchers
• Forensics Criminologists
• Legal People (Prosecutors, Magistrates, Attorneys, Advocates, Judges, Legal Advisers)
• Police Officers and Correctional Officers
• Security Guards, Traffic Officers
• Social Workers, Psychologists, Religious Leaders
• Teachers, Personnel Officers
• Managers in the public and private sectors

Entry Requirements To Study Criminology In South Africa

The minimum UCAS tariff points to study Criminology range from 32 points (EE at A-Level; PP at BTEC level) to 152 (A*AA at A-Level; D*DD at BTEC level).

TYPE	MINIMUM GRADES/POINTS REQUIRED (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR)	MINIMUM GRADES/POINTS REQUIRED	MAXIMUM GRADES/POINTS REQUIRED	AVERAGE GRADES/POINTS REQUIRED
UCAS Points	32	32	152	120
A-Level	EE	EE	A*AA	BBB
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma	PP	PP	D*DD	DDM
International Baccalaureate	20	26	34	29